Torn (Jay Gunner, #1) Read Online Free PDF Page A

a wide gorgeous smile, while clapping her hands in glee.
    This was quite an outburst for Joy, who usually maintained a poker face around the trading desk. Having recommended buying Dollars and selling Yen, and building a position since it broke major residence, she had a right to be happy. Our profits and bonuses would be enormous.
    “I’ve scheduled a meeting with Brian Andrews for four Thursday afternoon. Like to sit in?”
    “Jay, thanks for asking, but I no longer feel comfortable around that man. After dating a few weeks, I’ve broken up with him. If he goes ahead with interviews, he’ll soon have the FBI, CIA, NSA, or who knows who on his tail. I’m not even an American and his story of NSA invasive spying on American citizens gives me the creeps.”
    “Joy, I like Brian. He’s an interesting guy. But I’m glad you’ve broken up with him. He’s a marked man. I’m meeting only to pick his brain.”
    “He is smart. For sure, you’ll learn something. At first I applauded his smarts and bravery, but after thinking it over I’m certain it’s dangerous to be near him. I like him, but I see no future. You know how I feel about wasting time.”
    “I’m surprised, but understand. At dinner Saturday you seemed so supportive. Your support made me nervous. It could be dangerous to be close to him. Amanda feels the same way. I still have something in mind. If it works out, it would give us a powerful trading edge. I’d only have to see him a few times.”
    “Jay you must be crazy. We’re doing well as it is. Why risk dealing with this man? Even having lunch with him might get you on a CIA or FBI surveillance list. Hell, we don’t know how he left the NSA. We might already be on that list. I don’t want to mess around with the US government. I’m happy and love my life in Hong Kong. I don’t want to risk being harassed about Brian.”
    “Don’t worry. If I see his story in The South China Post, I won’t go near the man. I won’t involve the company in any way. I only asked you because I thought you were his girlfriend. I’m relieved you broke up.”
    “So am I. I don’t know why I fell for him. Guess I was getting lonely and my cat wasn’t enough company.”
    I said, “He seems to be a good guy with noble intentions, but is on his way to disaster. The record of whistleblowers against the US government is not good. Whistleblowers usually end up in the scrap heap of history, and our government rolls on like they never existed.”
    Joy asked, “Why risk meeting with Brian?”
    “The less you know the better off you are. If things go wrong as Brian’s former girlfriend you might face interrogation. Even if the relationship was for a short time”
    “I’ve learned my lesson about talking to strangers. Especially speaking to lonely men at Starbucks. I’m only 24. I have plenty of time to find a mate. Being single isn’t terrible, especially when thanks to you I’m making big money. I’m not going to risk my sweet ass over some American computer geek.”
    “You should play it smart. With your income and looks you should hang out at expensive places where you’ll meet wealthy men. In your position it would be foolish to settle for some average guy. Hell girl, if you crave occasional excitement you can afford a high class gigolo.”
    “Jay you’re insane. If I ever want action I don’t have to pay for it. There’re plenty interesting, good-looking high income, expatriate men in Hong Kong. And many high class wealthy Chinese businessmen. After working 12 to 15 hours a day, who has time to play? On weekends, I just want to do a little shopping and catch up on my sleep. And I mean sleep alone.”
    Raising an eyebrow I said, “I assumed you made time for Brian.”
    “I only dated Brian a few weeks. We enjoyed seeing a few movies together, but didn’t reach the steamy romance stage. He’s not the romantic type.”
    “Come on Joy. He seemed interested in you.”
    “He’d rather mess around with